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Battlefield 6 teams up with Sony and Microsoft to curb console cheats
Ripple Effect Studios is expanding its anti-cheat efforts for Battlefield 6 by working directly with Sony and Microsoft to improve detection of third-party devices such as the Cronus Zen on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The move reflects a growing industry recognition that cheating is not just a PC problem — it’s increasingly affecting console communities and player trust.
Why this matters
On PC, Battlefield 6 already enforces Secure Boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 requirements to reduce exploit vectors. But console cheat tools like Cronus Zen present different technical challenges: they can mask mouse-and-keyboard inputs as gamepad controls and run custom scripts or macros that automate complex sequences, giving users unfair advantages in aiming, recoil control, or rapid-fire behavior.
'We’re aware of the console cheater issue and are taking it very seriously,' said Ripple Effect’s technical lead, noting the studio’s own macro-detection systems and the new partnership with platform holders to strengthen protections on consoles.
How the collaboration works
- Shared detection tooling and telemetry between Ripple Effect and platform partners to identify anomalous input patterns.
- Platform-level cooperation to address devices that attempt to spoof controllers or inject scripts.
- Ongoing updates to server-side and client-side anti-cheat logic to respond to evolving cheat hardware and firmware.
These measures are designed to preserve fair play and competitive integrity for the large multiplayer battles Battlefield is known for. While platform vendors cannot guarantee total elimination of cheating, close technical collaboration improves detection speed and the range of mitigations available to developers.
Player-facing options and context
Ripple Effect also confirmed that console players will be able to disable cross-play with PC, which remains the platform most susceptible to keyboard-and-mouse related cheats. For players who prefer matched-platform play or who are worried about unfair input methods, turning off cross-play is a direct way to reduce exposure to certain types of cheating.
As Battlefield 6 approaches its October 10 launch, the developer’s layered approach — platform partnerships, Secure Boot/TPM on PC, proprietary macro detection, and player controls like cross-play toggles — represents a pragmatic anti-cheat strategy that balances technical defenses with user choice. The effectiveness of these measures will depend on continued cooperation between studios, platform holders, and the community.
Source: wccftech
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